Life Circle Joins HSSC Technical Committee on Home and Residential Care Standards
New Delhi, June 2024 – July 2025 — Life Circle Health Services has been invited to join the Technical Committee of the Healthcare Sector Skill Council (HSSC) to support the development of India’s first Home Care and Residential Care Provider Accreditation Standards.
The Healthcare Sector Skill Council (HSSC), working under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), is establishing quality benchmarks for home-based and residential care services across India. The standards aim to enhance the credibility, safety, and professional excellence of India’s growing care economy.
Strengthening India’s Care Infrastructure through Standards
As a member of the Technical Committee, Life Circle contributes its on-ground experience in home healthcare delivery, caregiver training, and workforce management to help shape the national accreditation framework.
The committee’s responsibilities include:
- Developing and updating standards for home and residential care providers.
- Identifying gaps and areas for improvement.
- Recommending strategies for implementation, monitoring, and compliance.
- Aligning the standards with international best practices and current regulations
- Developing and updating standards for home and residential care providers.
A Collaborative Step Towards Quality and Dignity in Care
The HSSC Technical Committee brings together experts from healthcare providers, regulators, and accreditation bodies to design frameworks that reflect the realities of India’s diverse care ecosystem.
Through this initiative, Life Circle will support efforts to:
- Define minimum service and safety standards for care providers.
- Build assessment and certification frameworks for home care organizations.
- Promote workforce professionalization and skills recognition for caregivers.
These efforts align with Life Circle’s mission to professionalize eldercare, ensuring consistent quality and ethical standards in service delivery while empowering caregivers with nationally recognized credentials.
About the Healthcare Sector Skill Council (HSSC)
The Healthcare Sector Skill Council (HSSC) is a non-profit organization under the aegis of the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).
HSSC works to identify skill gaps, develop competency frameworks, and create national standards to strengthen the healthcare workforce in India.
For more information, visit: www.healthcare-ssc.in
